Abbott 'holding up really well' after Hughes tragedy

Abbott bowled the ball that caused Hughes' fatal injuries, in their Sheffield Shield clash on Tuesday.

The pair both debuted at Twenty20 International level in October , and were previously NSW team-mates.

With just as many tributes flowing in for Hughes' family and friends as bowler Abbott, Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said the 22-year-old was coping despite the tragedy.

"I think it's been fantastic the way people have shown concern for Sean," Sutherland said.

"Sean's holding up really well. I had a chat with him last night [Thursday] and I was incredibly impressed by the way he was holding himself and his maturity.

"But the point is ... is this is not a moment in time thing. This is a grieving process that will affect people in different ways.

"What we will do and what the relevant experts will do is provide Sean with all the support he needs to work through this. But right now I can say that he's holding up very well and I'm incredibly impressed with him."

One person to counsel Abbott has been Hughes' sister Megan, the pair spending time together in hospital as the 25-year-old fought for life.